[The function of the right ventricle].
Right ventricle is a structurally and functionally complex chamber whose relevance was underestimated in the past. Several experimental and clinical studies have shown right ventricle particularities in normal and pathological conditions emphasizing its prognostic role. Noninvasive methods are useful in diagnosis and stratification of clinical circumstances affecting right ventricle.
Gutiérrez Fajardo
Pedro
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Cardiotest, Laboratorio de Ecocardiografía, Hospital Bernardette, Av. Hidalgo 930-201, Guadalajara, Jal 44290. drpedrogutierrez@yahoo.com
D006801:Humans; D016278:Ventricular Function, Right / Q000502:physiology*